Greetings... Glad you stopped by for a visit today, I have been expecting you. Please... sit back and relax while I scurry to prepare the Coffee and gather the Ole Fashion ~ Brown Sugar Cookies from the oven. We are going to have a Grande Thyme!

There's OFTEN the question...'When is the right time to harvesthydrangeas to obtain the BESTfinished product'?

Well... even though I've grown hydrangeasfor years offering them as potted goods,fresh cuts & dried bundles... I STILLfind myself guessing myself!When harvesting this oneparticular hydrangea... 'Limelight', you are looking for a couple of things!FIRST... timing is the ultimate key,it's

better to allow the blossom to dry slightly

while still on the shrub.

Depending on what state/garden zone

experiment on harvesting from

August through October!

The blossoms will sometimes

pick up a beautiful shade of pink

when left on, especially in the south region!

PER: Phyllis Harris, a phenomenal,

floral designer in the Nashville area...

states, 'If 'Limelight' Hydrangeas are still

white, they will collapse into almost

nothing, they have to remain green,

for several weeks before harvesting!

Dry them in a cool place to prevent

discoloration...

I, personally like to strip my leaves as I harvest to save on a shredded mess later!

BUT, I have been known to leave the

leaves for MORE interest & fullness!

The time to harvest is AFTER

the morning dew has resided,

trying your best NOT to harvest during

the hottest hours of the day!

Here... you'll notice I harvestthem by the box full, it JUST helpsme on saving time, by placing them heads-upas I go from hydrangea to hydrangea!They will remain in the boxas positioned for at least 5-7 days, until dried to a ruffle feel!

And JUST one more tip...REALLY a personal one for me!I absolutely LOVE harvesting themleaving long stems attached, that way the possibilities are ENDLESS in decorating!

Hoping this gives YOU an insightof how to harvest THOSEmagnificent blossoms, in orderto ENJOY a growinggift that JUST keeps on giving!

I would love to hear from you...

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A Little About Me...

Welcome... or as one of my favorite characters would have it... Salutations! I'm... Pamela, owner, operator, creator, photographer, designer, gardener, book keeper, etc... of Beehind Thyme, here you will find... quaint, little shops that are located on a small farm in the country. Come browse a SWEET selection of farm, country style finds throughout the 2 shops, plus a small... potting shed that houses garden goods seasonally and is used for seed starting at the beginning of the growing season. Oh... and the last endeavors have been constructing a large, 100' greenhouse for growing a fine, selection of Heirloom flowers, herbs & veggies... as well as constructing a large, high tunnel for an extended, season harvest!
I have a passion for creating... taking old, cast-off furniture and reinventing it into a piece that is wonderful and beautiful, plus has a useful purpose to it. Gardening... is at the top of my interests... I absolutely love old, garden accessories & taking salvaged goods to create garden art for the business and for our personal gardens.
I'm very grateful everyday for what God has allowed me to do and for the talent He has bestowed upon me, for I know with Him... all things are possible! I'm truly blessed with a son, Isaac, whom is the most, precious soul and has made me so proud during each & every step of his 23 years of life!
To my PRECIOUS mother, whom was aka 'Granna'... the sun rises & sets, for the promise of seeing her again someday. She was the mother; whom exceeded all other; she was the friend, whom there will be no other, (for the exception, of my Heavenly Father... A piece of my heart NOW resides on the other side, HEAVEN!

Available at Beehind Thyme Garden & Wares...

Rustic Pockets are made by hand using ole' barn roofing that has been gathered from abandoned barns & sheds here in Kentucky (different sizes are available).